Sako s20 vs tikka 6.5 prc

[Ajsomp]

Been eyeing the sako s20 in 6.5 PRC since they have been on sale. I like the idea of modular stock configuration, the accuracy I’ve seen them get, and the fit and finish of the rifle overall.

I’ve owned several tikkas now- I know their quality and how they shoot. With the stainless 6.5 prc version hitting the US, and for a cheaper price than the sako (albeit a few less features) would it really be worth it to snag the sako?

After market is nearly non existent for the sako, not that I would do anything but shorten the barrel and snag a precision stock to use with the hunting forend. For the tikka I’d throw it in a rokstok (150 days from now) and shorten the barrel- so I’d be in it for more money over the sako but lighter and arguably a better hunting set up. and while the sako is close to a tikka- it would obviously differ from the other tikkas in form and function.

If the s20 were at full price I don’t think I’d be considering it a comparison, but the $999 is around the same price as a tikka roughtech and roughly $200 more than a stainless.

Any opinions from anyone who has shot both would be appreciated.

 

[BKM]

If your happy with the sako as is then grab it there is nothing better about a tikka except after market options.

Personally I’d get a tikka and put it in your stock of choice if you have one your comfortable with already

 

[bojangles808]

The s20 is almost 2 pounds heavier I think that's why I never got one. My primary use is spot n stalk hunting though

 

[CoHunter1991]

Has anyone put their Sako S20 Hunter on a scale? online I'm seeing weights from 7.2-8.2 lbs depending on the site. Which is it? I know the S20 Precision is about a pound heavier.

 

[Lando]

Missed this one somehow. I own both a Tikka Veil 6.5 PRC and the Sako S20 Hunter in 6.5 PRC. I'd take the Sako over the Tikka all day, everyday. Better trigger, better stock, adjustable cheek piece, yes it's a bit heavier, but I'd still take the Sako over the Tikka any day. You can't get a stock and trigger for the Tikka and come anywhere close to the price you can get the Sako for on sale.